Conservative Treatment for Neck Pain: Medications, Physical Therapy, and Exercise - 07/08/11
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This article offers conservative treatment strategies for patients suffering from musculoskeletal causes of neck pain. Basic pharmacology is reviewed, including that of opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, adjuvants, and topical analgesics. Moreover, indications for therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities are reviewed, along with any supporting literature. Treatment considerations with each category of medication and physical therapy are discussed. This article is meant to serve as a resource for physicians to tailor conservative treatment options to their individual patients.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Neck pain, Medications, Exercise, Physical therapy, Modalities
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Vol 22 - N° 3
P. 503-520 - Agosto 2011 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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